Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in head and neck cancers (HNC) has been in use for around two decades. It has clearly been seen that IMRT results not only in a better dose distribution profile to organs at risk (OAR) when compared to 3 dimensional conformal planning , but also in an improved overall survival, progressionRead more

Tobacco in chewing form is a major cause of head and neck cancers, a study conducted here revealed. According to the study, 50 per cent of head and neck cancers are caused by the use of tobacco of which 96 per cent are caused by consumption of tobacco in chewing form. Conducted by one ofRead more

Head & neck cancer in India is ever increasing menace because of prevalent use of tobacco. let us start to what is cancer? And what are head neck cancer? Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells in an orderly way. They perform their functions for a while, and then they die. Sometimes, however,Read more

Carotid body tumours are rare tumours of the carotid receptors which require careful evaluation and surgery for successful management. We report the case of a 52 years old lady from Kabul, Afghanistan who came to Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre with a swelling on the right side of the neck for a long time andRead more